Atiku Abubakar Denounces Violence Against Opposition in Nigeria

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar condemned the attacks on Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, in Ekiti State, and supporters of the African Democratic Congress in Sokoto State. In a statement on his X handle, Atiku described these incidents as “deeply troubling and unacceptable,” accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress of intimidating opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He called for immediate investigations into the incidents, alleging that political enforcers loyal to the ruling party were targeting opposition leaders. Sowore reported being attacked by government-sponsored thugs at a restaurant in Ado-Ekiti, while the police claimed they rescued him after an altercation.

In Sokoto, ADC governorship candidate Manir Dan’iya condemned an attack on party members during a rally, alleging that APC supporters disrupted the event. The Sokoto State Police confirmed they were investigating the incident.

Atiku warned of a dangerous slide toward a censored state due to these attacks and the disappearance of social media influencers.